Stillen Intake Install
05-17-2009, 10:42 AM
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Can anyone tell me what this is for? The Stillen tube didn't have anything to insert this in. Does anyone know what its use is for or if this should be covered? What did you who have the intake do with this?
05-17-2009, 10:45 AM
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05-17-2009, 05:09 PM
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I have to agree I absolutely love my intake!!! Paired with the Stillen Full catback exhasut system it's a DREAM to drive. I have found myself having to get off the pedal quite often because I just love how she sounds so much, I would not have had it any other way!!!
05-17-2009, 07:27 PM
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05-17-2009, 07:30 PM
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I've been driving it the same way I use to drive when i had my stock air box and i always used my range indicator to determine how my driving habits are. Now driving the same i feel like my range is decreasing instead of gaining at times. Any reason why this could be happening? I'm loving the intake though. Great power (Opened the best up before i refueled) and amazing sounds.
Also josh can you tell me why there was no connector on the kit for the thing i have circled in read up at the top of the page? Just wanna make sure that its nothing important and I at least know what it is.
Also josh can you tell me why there was no connector on the kit for the thing i have circled in read up at the top of the page? Just wanna make sure that its nothing important and I at least know what it is.
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05-17-2009, 07:44 PM
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Alright thanx. I if i knew what that part was i would be a little more ok with it but its just like there and you can literally move it forward and all the way back to the fire wall.
05-17-2009, 09:04 PM
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Ya they do do great work... I've never ordered from them and this is the first time that i've ever moded a car and i love their products. Very good quality.
05-18-2009, 11:24 AM
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05-18-2009, 04:04 PM
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tube for stock intake
that is part of the intake that juss grab more air for the filter.... you could take it out i did!!! dont need it!!! juss grab it and pull it out, should have juss one or no bolts that hold it on
05-18-2009, 07:55 PM
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How did you take it out? Where are the bolts located at? I just wanna make sure that i know where everything is and i do it right cause if something ever goes wrong i'm going to put all the stock stuff back on before i go to the dealer.
05-18-2009, 07:55 PM
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05-18-2009, 09:04 PM
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Example: Someone has one of those cold air intakes that go to the bottom of their car. Now their are driving and hit a puddle of water and their intake sucks the water into the engine. The engine now has water in the engine and hydrolocks. If the dealership can prove that your intake is what caused the issue THEN THE WARRANTY ON THE ENGINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. EVERYTHING ELSE WILL STILL BE UNDER WARRANTY.
Note: I am not an expert; this is knowledge that i have gained from surfing the web. There is a law on the books specifically about this issue with aftermarket products. Maxima.org nor myself Kamber Bulica are responsible for any legal issues regarding aftermarket parts install.
05-19-2009, 10:41 AM
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Voids which warrantees? Common sense says if you replace the intake you void the intake system warrantee or if you replace the exhaust you null the exhaust warrantee, etc.. did they say your entire engine warrantee would be void? Just curious...
05-19-2009, 11:56 AM
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Your dealer sucks then man. Anything in front of the TB or behind the cats shouldn't void any warranties. That's pretty much a standard with modding new cars.
CAI and catbacks are safe for the most part. Headers, intake manifolds, cams, etc... THEN you're in trouble.
05-19-2009, 10:13 PM
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One has to remember the dealer is a franchise of the manufacturer they aren't the manufacturer so they have to manage the cost of warranty work very carefully. I know from personal experience as my father worked at several car dealerships and each parts department had tons of tagged parts sitting upstairs because the manufacturer said no way we won't pay.
05-19-2009, 10:50 PM
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Killakam - found this from the NISMO 05-06 CAI Instructions:
To get optimal performance from the addition of any performance modification on fuel injected vehicles, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) computer will need to be adjusted .The OEM computer will adjust immediately if it is reset. This is a simple procedure done by removing the negative battery cable from the battery for a minimum of 5 minutes which will reset the computer and enable it to adapt to the addtional part(s). At this point you just drive the vehicle and the computer does the rest. During this learning process your vehicle may have a rough idle, DO NOT be alarmed the idle will smooth out after a few minutes of driving and the vehicle being shut off and restarted a couple of times. Enjoy the added Performance!
05-20-2009, 08:15 AM
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Cool, please let us know how that works out. Maybe thats why my range indicator is off for the gas mpg calculations and im not getting the best mpg.
05-20-2009, 10:14 AM
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Killakam - found this from the NISMO 05-06 CAI Instructions:
To get optimal performance from the addition of any performance modification on fuel injected vehicles, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) computer will need to be adjusted .The OEM computer will adjust immediately if it is reset. This is a simple procedure done by removing the negative battery cable from the battery for a minimum of 5 minutes which will reset the computer and enable it to adapt to the addtional part(s). At this point you just drive the vehicle and the computer does the rest. During this learning process your vehicle may have a rough idle, DO NOT be alarmed the idle will smooth out after a few minutes of driving and the vehicle being shut off and restarted a couple of times. Enjoy the added Performance!
I wonder if I'd have to reinstall my Bully Dog tune after such as reset or if it'll stay programmed?
05-21-2009, 07:49 AM
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LOL!! Would he have had a chance to notice? Sounds like he just did it last night, or this morning.
I do have a question for Josh, or anybody else. Lets say you can't keep your foot out of it, is it possible the intake would actaully make your gas milage worse? thanks
I do have a question for Josh, or anybody else. Lets say you can't keep your foot out of it, is it possible the intake would actaully make your gas milage worse? thanks